Storyline

Ekhlas Alhlwani was forced to flee Syria with her three children and now lives in Zaatari, a refugee camp in the Jordanian desert. Rizzi spent seven weeks observing her and other women's daily life, which is devoid of any prospects. He shows how Alhlwani makes every effort to establish some kind of normality for her family despite the difficult camp conditions. The film vividlyconveys the cruelty of war, and especially the state o funcertainty and rootlessness to which refugees are exposed. The film is the first part of a trilogy that focuses on the emergence of a new civil consciousness in Malaysia, Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain and Syria, as well as the social implications of the end of post-colonialism in these countries.

Key Information

Director Mario Rizzi
Language AR

Cast & Crew

Ekhlas Alhlwani

herself

Frequently Asked Questions

The Waiting was released on February 7, 2013.

The runtime of The Waiting is 30m.

The Waiting is a Documentary movie.

The Waiting is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Waiting was directed by Mario Rizzi.

The main cast of The Waiting includes Ekhlas Alhlwani.

The Waiting is originally in AR.